'The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug' fan Q&A event - watch live

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug will hold a worldwide fan event this evening (November 4).

Held simultaneously across four satellite-linked cinemas in London, Wellington, Los Angeles and New York, the event will offer a first look at footage from Peter Jackson's sequel, and can be watched live on Digital Spy from 10pm GMT.

Several cast members from the trilogy will also be attending to participate in a simultaneous Q&A with all four live audiences, including Orlando Bloom (attending in New York), Evangeline Lilly (attending in Los Angeles) and Luke Evans (attending in London).